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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-07-15

Missouri is going to show that she is
loyal. Every county in the state will
ioin the city of st. Louis with delegate
to Washington to invite the president to
st. Louis, and he will in al likelihood &C
cept to go there ct the time of the state
industrial exposition in October, and if
he does hs will get a reception. He will
get reception that will be a reception.
There will be five times as many people
there as will be there at the republican
mass meeting in September. Depend
upon it, if the president goes to st. Louis
he will be received in a way that will
convince Tuttle that the president of the
United States cannot be insulted with
iu punity.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-07-15

The geographical center of Providence,
R, l., is occupied by marsh worth about
$1,OO0,OO0. 1t is great producer of nox-
ioUs odors, mosquitoes, and malaria.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-07-15

A BosroN paper objects to the intro
duction into the language of the word
"championize." Boston should be the
last place, it would seem, to object to the
coinage of word that might be so
useful in talking and writing about
Messrs. Sullivan, Kelly, and its various
other champions.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-07-15

Owing to the arrest of the Chinese
tishe rmen, who have been for some time
the chief suppliers of the shrimp market,
says The San Francisco Alta, there has
been a Gearth of that delicacy during the
past week. Italian aud American fisher
men do not engage in this industry to
any considerable extent. The San Quen
tin and Potrero districts are the princi
pal shrimp beds in this vicinity.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-07-15

PERSONS having trade dollars should
present them at the banks or send them
to the treasury department before Sep
tember /, ii they wish to have them re-
deAmed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-07-15

OF the 300 members of the American
Association for the Advancement of Sci
ence, about 1 200 are expected to be pres
ent at the August meeting in New York.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-07-15

TEE decline of Russian securities on
the Berlin bourEe indicates an apprehen-
sion of war growing out of the new stu
alton in Bulgaria.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-07-15

The earth boring business appears to
be popular and profitable this season.
On Saturday a strong flow of natural gas
was struck near Charleston, W. Va, and
gold in paying quantities in Michigan
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-07-15

The st. Louis committee promises tse
Tuttles and the Forakers and the Tanners
and the Fairchilds and the Halsteads,
non partisan celebration. just THINK Oh
these fellows at non-partisan celebra-
!;ny,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-07-15

The largest nugget of silver yet obtain
ed was dug up in Arizona, and weighed
A, 200 ounces, valued at the same num-
Der of dollars.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-07-15

NEWARK, N. j., expended 100000 on
sewer, and now finds the scheme to be
failure.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-07-15

THE troops who followed the raiding
Apaches through the mountains of south
ern Arizona, recently, say that in crossing
the San Pedro valley the hostiles travelled
nearly fifteen miles on tip-toe to hide the
trail, but the Indian scout who accom-
panied the soldiers held the track just
the same
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-07-15

The whole length of mail routes in
operation in the United States amounts
to 375. 600 miles.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-07-15

EASTERN mountains are now being yls-
tied by perspiration covered residents
of the cities.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-07-15

A PHILADELPHIA grand jury has recent
ly Indicted woman for "eavesdropping."
As this is an offense existing under the
common law that has seldom if ever
been brought to court, the proceedings
will be watched with interest.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-07-15

In New Jersey many farmers are doing
their moving by night to spare ther
horses and themselves.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-07-15

A rETEIFIED pine knot was a curiosity
lately found in Georgia. 1t was
about one foot in length and had the
shape and appearance of an ordinary fat
kunt
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-07-15

The south is drawing largely from
northern capital. 1t is said that over
S1eo. 1000, 600 Of capital has gone south
within the last year.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-07-15

On the 18th of April the streets of sgd
ney, N. S. W., were like rivers
from the effects of a great rain storm
and valuable horse was drowned in one
of them, while boys and men amused
themselves by swimming across the
thOroughfares.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-07-15
srx.roR sHrRM.n Terminates the Ne

SENATOR SHERMAN repudiates the New
York interview in which be was made to
speak disparagingly of Mr.. Blaine as
Observation-Disclosures. He intimates that
it was manufactured ont of whole cloth
by some hardened reporter. He expresses
the view, that the ebel-hag question will
play an important part in the campaign
of 1855.
Fred Douglass, who is now in Europe,
is to be given rousing reception by the
colored people of Washington on his re-
turn, which is expected to take place in
September.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-07-15

most noted and successful meeting in the
history of the organization of the Grand
Army of the Republic. 1t has been re-
ported, and that report has been indus
triousiy circulated in some sections of
the country, that this committee two
thirds of whom are members of the Grand
Army of the Republicl had invited polit-
ical clubs and political organizations to
join in the parade of the Grand Army of
the Republic on Tuesday, the eth day
of September. This statement has been
made whether for good or bad purposes
it is not necessary here to discussl in the
teeth of a resolution unanimously adopt
ed by this committee III March last, de-
clarlng that none but Grand Army posts
aud Grand Army men should be invited
or permitted to join the parade.
1t has also been reported and in many
quarters believed, that the rates to be
charged by the hotels of st. Louis to
those attending the encampment are to
be excessive and extortionate. We as
sure, you that nothing of the kind will be
permitted by the citizens of st. Louis or
by this committee, but that everything
possible that can will be done TO make
every delegate and visitor to the encamp-
ment comfortably and generously and
Hospitality entertained.
We have been furnished with the otfici-
al action taken by the committee touch
ing questions that havep revoked in some
quarters what, to the committee, seem
unfair and unjust criticism. In the light
of these proceedings, We ask if the time
has not now come wheE some official ac-
tion on the part of the commLnder-in-
chief and the council of administration
should be taken in reference to the re-
ports which if not corrected by official
authority will continue to millitate
against the success of the enoampment.
We are ready to receive and will gladly
take care of a hundred Thousand veteran
soldiers at the encampment and we sin
cerely hope to see that number in line on
the day OF the grand parade. have the
honor to be, general, with respect,
Your obedient servant,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-07-15

Mr.. W. 81. McAlister, Manager Pacific
Coast Agency Star Tobacco, 2e6 From
Street, San Francisco, Cal, writes: 4
used one bottle of st. Jacobs Oil for rheu-
matism in muscles of arm and shoulder.
1t gave immediate and permanent relief.
A member of my family was cured in the
same way"
4 Brooklyn woman whose husband is
addicted to hanging out nights, always
speaks of him as her late husband
Patrick Murray, Sexton St. Patrick's
Cemetery, Baltimore, Nd, was poisoned
by poison oak, and was promptly cured
by st. Jacobs Oil. Sold by Druggists and
Dealers.
The Newfoundland fisheries this year
have been the most successful ever known.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-07-15

THE SENTIMENT OF COMMON sRorHkRHoon
which the Grand Army of the Republic
has so good sn opportunity to increase
and foster. /, certainly, ought not to be
the csuse of such discord in any event or
upon any pretext. 1t seems to me tina.
you aud the citizens of st. Louis are enti
tied to this unreserved statement of the
conditions which have constrained me
to forego my contemplated visit and to
withdraw my acceptance of your invita-
uou, My presence in your city at the
time you have indicated can be of but
little moment compared with the import
ance of a cordial and harmonious enter
taiRment of your other guests. sssare
You that abandon my plan
without the least personal
feeling except regret, constrain
ed thereto by sense of duty, actuated
by desire to save any embarrassment
to the people of ST. Louis or their ex,
pected guests, snd with heartfelt CRATE
ful appreciation of the sincere and uu-
affected Kindness of your citizens. Hop
ing the encsmpment ay be a season of
much usefulness and that its proceedings
may illustrate the highest patriotism of
American citizenship, l am yours very
respectfully, GROVER CLEVELAND.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-07-15
How the Presidents Letter was Received At
ST lNuiS

st. Louis
ST. Louis, July The president.
letter to Mayor Francis Withdrawing his
acceptance of the invitation of the
people of st. Louis TO visit
this city during the Grand Army en-
campment has stirred up hot and di-
verslhed expression of opinion. The
committee that took the invitation TO
the president feel that their labor has
been in vain and are strong in their de
Eunciation of the men who were isstra-
mental in the defeat Of their plan. The
chagrin was so great with many that they
wished to organize immediately to
invite the Grand Army to find an
other place for their encampment
and some promised very ICY reception
to the gallant soldiers. There were many
others, however, Who saw the wisdom of
the presidents course ana were pleased
that the city has been relieved of what
promised TO be an unpleasant affair.
Many feel that the city has been humili.
ated and are indignant aboRt it. but agree
that the Grand Army encampmeut shall
be glorious success, and that some 9th
er time the president shall have
reception i'll keeping With the high
office he holds. A committee was
appointed to draw mp resolutions to be
submitted to mass meeting of citizens
tomorrow afternoon. These resolutions
will cmbody an invitation tc the presi-
dent to visit this city during fair week,
early III October, or at some other time
that may suit his convenience, and will
promise him an enthusiastic reception.
A citizens committee will then be ap
pointed to again visit the president aud
endeavor TO induce him to come.
, 1887-08-04
Outrages on Chinese.

BIG SPRINGS, Tex, Aug "A spe
cial has reached here from Odessa, a
small station sixty miles west, of an out
rage on the Chinese. Early Saturday
morning five mounted men rode into
Odessa and proceeded to a house occupied
by Chinese section hands working on the
Texas & Pacific railroad. Forcing an en-
trance into the house the robbers demand
ed their money and valuables, and &C
companied the demand with curses and
abuses, and displayed firearms. They
got $50 worth of clothing, but no money.
They then ven to Warfeld, a sidetrack
ten miles east of Odessa, at 2 o'clock.
Here they repeated the outrage on
another gang of Cinnamon and secured
$l3O. Continuing in an easterly course,
they reached the town of Midland at 5
o'clock and again raided the Celestials.
Here they fared better, securing $3.50 in
money. At Midland the Chinese were
horribly abused, one being hung up by
the neck until nearly dead, another badly
beaten over the head with a six shooter
and a third nearly killed. The Cinnamon
were at last SO completely terrorized that
they gave up everything they possessed.
Alter committing this last outrage the
fends fled. Armed parties have been IN
pursuit during the entire day, but moth
ing has been heard from the robbers. A
similar outrage was committed at Morita
station several months ago. The perpe-
traitors used the same brutal means to gain
their end, some Cinnamon being held on
red hot stoves.
, 1887-08-04
Attempt to Blow UP a Steamer.

New YORK, Aug. IA crazy Irish
man, whose name the police have not yet
disclosed, tried to blow up the British
ocean steamer Queen of the National
Line, this afternoon. He rode up in a
small boat alongside and threw a bottle
containing some kind of explosivive on
board. An explosion followed which set
fire to the steamer. The flames we're
soon ~extinguished and the police captured
the man. He said he was one OF a band
of men who had effected an organization,
having for its object the destruction with
explosives of every vessel carrying the
British flag.
The broken bottle was brought to
police headquarters. 1t contained kero-
sene, naptha and rags soaked in chemi-
Gals. The prisoner took it cody. Il was
thwarted in this" he said. but there
are plenty of others at work who will re-
venge the insult to American vessels and
burn every vessel carrying the British
flag.
In court the man gave the name of
Conrad Mooney. When searched a
loaded revolver, a box of cartridges and a
dagger were found. In his pockets were
also newspaper clippings in reference to
Canadian fishery troubles and an original
copy Of an incendiary proclamation of
warning to the British recently found
posted on Broadway. Mooney was re-
manded till tomorrow.
, 1887-08-04
Stanford Somewhat Vexed.

SAN Francisco, Aug. 3.-Senator
Stantord's examination before the Pacific
railroad commission was resumed to-day.
When asked about certain suits com
menced by San Joaquin county and other
stock holders against the Central Pacific,
Stanford said they were blackmailing
suits, but the company thought they had
better settle them, as they were building
other roads at the time and desired to go
ON will the work. In answer to a uues-
ton Stanford admitted that the officers of
the Central Pacific had some benefit from
contracts made with the Contract and
Finance company for the construction of
various roads, but said he thought they
were entitled to make some money out of
their investment.
Commissioner Anderson going rather
deeply into the matter of branch roads
and making the questions somewhat
pointed. Stanford observed that to his
mind the commission seemed more like a
prosecuting commission than an investi-
eating one, or rather. like an inquisition. :"
81 am sorry" was Anderson's response,
but am afraid l shall have to choose
own methods. Do | understand that
as the Central Pacific stands to-day that
it has no access to the tide water unless
at the wish of the Southern Pacifc?"
The aided portion never did get into
San Francisco, y was the reply of Stan
ford
, 1887-08-04
The Utah Election.

SALT LAKE, Aug. 3.-Returns from
the general election on Monday are nearly
all in. The vote was the highest cast
in the territory for many years, though
fully go per cent Of those registered
voted. In the close districts the Nor
mons cast as high as 90 per cent of their
registration. The Gentiles elect five
members of the legislature, W from this
city, two from the mining town of Park
City, and one from the district including
the mining camps OF Stockton, Orphir,
Bingham and Ithica. The Mormons
elect thirty, one members of the legisla-
ture. The light vote was due to the dis
franchisement of polygamisls and women
and to the refusal of many Mormons and
Gentiles to take the test oath prescribed
by the ACT OF congress. The Mormons
almost unanimously voted for the anti
polygamy state constitution, while the
Gentiles refraiaed from voting on the
proposition. The Gentiles are jubilant
over the development of so much unex-
pected strength, and talk now OF the
probability of carrying the Salt Lake
municipal election next winter.
, 1887-08-04
An Am1cable Settlement.

SANTA FE, N. NJ, Aug. 3.--The
Maxwell Land Grant company has sub
mitted to the settlers on that grant, who
are nearly all cattlemen, a proposition to
buy them out in the form of an agree
ment between the company and settlers,
which is being numerously signed and
promises tn solve the difficulty now exist
ing. 1t is agreed that the company will
deposit $50, 900 at the disposal of j. B.
Dawson, tn be used in carrying out the
agreement. The settlers will then at once
begin to gather, brand and deliver their
cattle to NJ. ?. Pels, agent of the COM
pany, of which there will be paid on de-
livery SIS per head, the delivery to include
everything, even this years calves, and
sic per head more by May Is, 1883.
Five per cent OF the S2l per head will
be deducted for winter loss on cattle de-
livered this fall. The cows and calves of
1888 are 10 be counted only as one head,
Within sixty days after the cattle have
all been delivered the settlers are to stake
and give Pels the position of their
ranches and improvements. There are
between $4,000 and 100, 900 head OF cat
tie on the grant.
, 1887-08-04
The Other Side of 1t.

CHICAGO, Aug. 3-The report sent out
by the Associated Press of the Gaudaur-
Hanlan race, which took place July % at
Pullman, Ills, in which j. A. st. John
was charged with having ordered Gaudaur
to lose, was incorrect in that particular
and did that gentleman great injustice.
The facts were, that Mr.. st. John ordered
Gaudaur regardless OF the condition of the
water to obey the orders of the referee
and to win if possible. There is no reason
to doubt that this race, like every other
in which Mr. st. John and Gaudaur have
been connected with. was rowcd strictly
on the merits of the men. 1t was an
error in judgment on the part of the ref
cree to have sent the men out in rough
water and in the gathering darkness.
The oarsmen had no appeal from his or.
der and were in no way responsible for
the unsatisfactory result.
, 1887-08-04
The Kentucky Election.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Aug. 3-The re.
turns from Mondays election come in
very slowly. The official reports from
fifty out of ll9 counties show a democrat
ic loss of 1000 as compared with Cleve-
lands majority, which was "a, 900. Al
this rate Buckner's plurality will be be-
tween twenty and thirty thousand. The
official vote will be counted by the local
officers on Thursday.
CINCINNATI, Aug. 3.-The CONNER
ciaI Gazette's Louisville special, received
at midnight, says: News from seventy
three counties show gains Of "a, 900 foI
Bradley, Republican candidate for gov,
ernor, and hat the remaining counties,
which are more strongly Republican,
will probably elect him if the proportion
of gain holds IL Fox, Prohibitionist,
will probably get $4,000 votes. The Dem.
ocrats have reduced their claims to 5000
majority for Buckner. Only an oficiaI
count will remove the present uncertainty.
, 1887-08-04
CRUSHED TO DEATH.
Twelve Men Killed by a
Failing Wall.
The Maxwell Land Grant
Settlers Satisfied.
Brutal Outrages on Chinese in
Texas.
A Terrible Accident.

MINNEAPoLIs, Aug. "A serious acci-
dent occurred this morning at the ruin of
the st. Anthony elevator in the eastern
suburbs of this city. The elevator burned
July l9, and since the settlement was
made with che insurance companies a
large force of men have been employed
removing the damaged wheat. This
morning twelve men were engaged in
shoveling away grain from the south wall
of the elevator, behind which in the bot
tom of the ruins was still a great mass of
wheat. Without warning the wall yielded
to the outward pressure and the great
stone structure tell over upon the men,
crushing them terribly and managing
them almost beyond recognition. 1t wa
several hours before any of the bodies
were recovered. Finally the corpses of
Gus Brown, p. p. Anderson, Thomas
Dempsey, E. s. Marley and John john
son were taken from the debris and an
other so far unidentified. A Erickson,
while yet alive, was removed to his home
in south Minneapolis and a search is be
ing made for the bodies of the other
labOrers.
, 1887-08-04
Pleuro Pneumonia in Illinois.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Aug. 3.-The gov
ernor to day received a communication
from the tate board of live stock commits
s%ioners to the effect that since the out,
break of contagious pleuro pneumonia in
Cook county they have slaughtered over
5000 head of cattle. At the present time
the cattle in the quarantine district are in
almost perfect isolation, and there is no
danger Of spreading the disease from one
animal to another by contact. The sta
bles that have been emptied have been
thoroughly dlsintected and not a single
case of acute pleuro pneumonia discov-
cred since the 10th of July.
, 1887-08-04
Miss Holmes Released.

CINCINNATI, Aug. 3. - Miss Josie
Holmes, late exchange clerk of the Fidel-
ity National bank, who has been in Jail in
default Of bail of 81, 900, charged with as
slsting and abetting E. L Harper in
committing o%ffenses against the banking
laws, was to-day released on her own
recognizance on the recommendation of
district attorney Burnett. 1t is under
stood that Miss Holmes has at last agreed
to give the government advantage of her
knowledge of the inside working of the
Fidelity bank.
, 1887-08-04
FOUND A TARTAR.
Reused to Fury by a Vigorous
Tongue Lashing.
Racy Scene at the Trial of
Chicago Boodlers.
George William Curtis Speaks
Of Civil Service Reform.
The Boodlers.

CHICAGO, Aug. 3.-The defense in the
Doodle trial rested their case this forenoon.
Practically no testimony was produced on
behalf of the accused except a general de-
NAL from each of them and evidence as to
their previous good character. Judge
Jameson Immediately limited the lawyers
to two hours apiece in pleading, and the
speeches both pro and con began.
The first address was made by Assistant
States Attorney Walker. 1t was "a ter
rifle exeoriation of the defendants, partic
ularly Commissioner Wren. AS Walker
went or with his denunciatIon of Wren
the face Of the huge defendant grew pale
with anger and passion. Finally, refer
ring to the forgery of H.. q. Walkers
name to the order for buggies, etc.
Walker pointed to Wren and said that
when Wren denied his own writing in
court he made himself a perjurer in ad-
dition to his other faults. At this Wren
lost control of himself, and jumping to
his teet he yelled: You are a liar"
Instantly all was commotion. Walkers
face turned crimson, and his eyes snapped
as he said: Eyes, | repeat it, Dan
Wren, you are a perjurer.
You are a liar," yelled Wren, as with
clenched hands he advanced on the states
advocate. But nowit was the court's turn;
Cease this moment" cried Judge
Jameson, as he raped vigorously on
the desk, and when Wren repeated his
insulting remarks the Judge became pale.
Don't let me hear another word out
of your mouth, Wren" commanded he,
and two burly bailifs forced the turbulent
defendant into his chair. In a moment,
however he struggled to his feet and once
more addressing Walker said:
Your a liar. and you know it, and
then rushed from the court room in rage.
Mr.. Walker. who had not flnched, con-
tinued his remarks to the Jury and was
followed by Col. Mum for the defense.
His best point was on the asser ion that
at least five of the defendants we're en-
titled to acquittal under the statute limita-
, 1887-08-04

TORONTO, Aug. 3.-High Constable
Bissonette, OF Montreal, passed through
here to-day enroute for st. Catharines
with a warrant for the arrest of McGarigle,
the Chicago boodler, The warrant was
issued at the instance of Jas. Baxter,
broker. on a charge of conspiracy.
, 1887-08-04

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